This project is concerned with research related to the design and prototype development of an optically controlled phased array antenna. the system will operate in the microwave and millimeter wave frequencies. it will utilize monolithic microwave circuits and fiberoptic distribution system.

The principal aim of the project is to investigate optically controlled microwave and millimeter wave devices, particularly pin diodes. the work will include both experimental investigation, design fabrication, and testing of these devices. the theoretical work will include the modeling and… More

The proposed work is concerned with the distribution of signals through a fiberoptic network in large phased array antennas utilized for radar and communication purposes. specifically, small scale subarray consisting of nine elements will be designed, fabricated, and tested. the subarray will… More

The proposed project is concerned with the development of high performance fiberoptic links for antenna remoting. emphasis is on the bandwidth, dynamic range, and reliability of the system. the interface between the microwave and photonic components is addressed.

This proposal concerns the interface between photonics and microwaves, a dynamic area of research now matured to a point where major applications are feasible. the objective is the development of monolithic integrated photonic-microwave devices, which would greatly enhance the performance of… More

The overall goal of this proposed program is to develop a novel system for the detection of targets immersed in water. The program is based on the synergism of two established technologies, LIDAR and conventional microwave RADAR. The specific objectives of the Phase I investigations are: (l) to… More

The overall goal of this proposed program is to develop a novel fiberoptic communication link operating in the millimeter wave range at high power levels. The components developed include a microchip laser in a millimeter wave cavity and a Fabry-Perot modulator. The optical transmitter will… More

This proposal is concerned with a large area, high speed photodetector with gain. It involves the incorporation of a metal-semiconductor-metal (MSM) diode as the anode in a large area phototube that currently uses a Schottky diode. Present photodetectors either have a large area and low speed or… More

This proposal is concerned with a large area, high speed photodetector with gain. It involves the incorporation of a metal-semiconductor-metal (MSM) diode as the anode in a large area phototube that currently uses a Schottky diode. Present photodetectors either have a large area and low speed or… More

Not Available High power microwave and millimeter-wave amplifiers for wireless communication base-stations, wireless local area networks, digital radio, and airborne or space-based applications like phased array radar, satellites communications are increasingly utilizing solid state power… More

"Digital signal processing of microwave and millimeter wave signals, particularly RADAR and electronic warfare signals, is a key element of future missile defense sensor systems. High-speed, high-resolution photonic analog-to-digital conversion, is anenabling technology for the next generation of… More

"The overall goal of the proposed program is to develop a new generation of compact solid state lasers for a variety of applications including frequency-hopped millimeter wave communication; chirped Lidar/Ladar for target detection and ranging; generationof high frequency, low jitter clock signals;… More

"Detection and tracking of missiles in the boost and midcourse phase through clouds, and the discrimination between missiles and decoys is crucial to our nation's missile defense system. The goal of the proposed program is to develop a dynamically tunable,high power, electro-optic microchip laser… More

"Detection and tracking of missiles in the boost and midcourse phase through clouds, and the discrimination between missiles and decoys is crucial to our nation's missile defense system. The goal of the proposed program is to develop a dynamically tunable,high power, electro-optic microchip laser… More

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project will address the need to of power component performance as a function of system design to reduce the overall risk associated with integration. The project focus is the development of a Power Component Evaluation System (PCES) which improves on… More

The success of missile defense relies on state-of-the-art communications systems that can provide broad bandwidth, agility and security. The goal of this project is to develop a broadband, frequency agile, secure, wireless communications system suitablefor aerial and space platforms. The unique… More

The overall goal of this program is to build a compact, lightweight, portable laboratory kit that can be used to analyze chemistries, cell counts, parasites, bacteria, and other pathogens in blood, urine, and body fluids. Our proposed Portable Micro-Lab(PML) kit will be composed of two… More

Recent advent, and a significant progress made in the wide band gap semiconductor technology offer today a promise for a superior power amplifier. More specifically, emerging Gallium Nitrate (GaN) HEMT devices are shown to operate in extreme temperatures (~600C), exhibiting high breakdown voltages… More

Recent advent, and significant progress made in the wide-band-gap semiconductor technology offer today a promise for a superior high power phase shifter. More specifically, emerging Gallium Nitrate (GaN) HEMT devices are shown to operate in extreme temperatures (~600C), exhibiting high breakdown… More

SBIR Phase-I program investigation into a Wide Band Gap (WBG) technology and its ability to meet the Air Force specifications for a High Power Amplifier (HPA) demonstrated unequivocally the feasibility of meeting/exceeding this objective with GaN HEMT devices. The 50W power achievable over a… More

Recent advent and significant progress made in Wide-Band-Gap (WBG) semiconductor technology offers today promise for a superior high power phase shifter. More specifically, our Phase-I results substantiate that premise for SiC PIN diode. Using model of a 400V SiC PIN diode we have simulated each of… More

Wide Band Gap semiconductor technology offers today promise for a superior power amplifier (PA). More specifically, Gallium Nitrate (GaN) HEMT devices are shown to operate in extreme temperatures (~600C), exhibiting high breakdown voltages (~100V) and high current densities (~1.5A/mm). In order to… More